Hwajeong Kim Proposes Data Center Moratorium in St. Paul
What happened
On October 12, 2026, Hwajeong Kim proposed a moratorium on data centers in St. Paul. Separately, a pro-business organization is campaigning in St. Paul to urge the repeal of the city’s voter-approved rent control ordinance. This organization is also surveying residents about supporting a downtown data center that could help offset property tax burdens.
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Why it matters
The proposal and related campaign discussions touch on local fiscal priorities, specifically property taxes and commercial development. The organization running the campaign suggests that a downtown data center could absorb a sizable share of St. Paul’s growing property tax burden.
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Who's involved
- Hwajeong KimProposed a moratorium on data centers in St. Paul.
- St. PaulThe city where the moratorium proposal and related campaigns are taking place.
- city councilThe legislative body that governs St. Paul.
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Hwajeong Kim
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St. Paul
town on the border of Russell and Wise Counties in Virginia